Want to / Would like to
Read and listen to four conversations using the grammar.
Conversation 1
Man: What do you want to do in the future?
Woman: I’d like to be a chef. I want to have my own restaurant.
Man: What kind of food would you like to cook?
Woman: I’d like to be cook Greek food.
Man: Oh, if you do that, I want to eat there.
Woman: I’d like that! What about you?
Man: I’d like to open a gym. I love working out.
Woman: That sounds cool! If you do that, I want to join your gym.
Conversation 2
Man: What famous person would you like to meet someday?
Woman: I’d like to meet Elon Musk.
Man: What would you ask him?
Woman: I’d ask him about his life. I want to know his secret to success.
Man: I’d like to know that, too.
Woman: What about you? Who would you like to meet?
Man: I’d like to to meet Taylor Swift.
Woman: What would you ask her?
Man: I don’t know! I’d just like to meet her!
Conversation 3
Man: Where would you like to live in the future?
Woman: I’d like to live in the country.
Man: Why the countryside? What would you do?
Woman: I’d like to have a farm. I want to grow my own food.
Man: That would be fun!
Woman: What about you? Where would you like to live?
Man: I want to live by a beach with big waves, so I can surf every day!
Woman: I’d like that, too. I love surfing!
Conversation 4
Man: Hello, can I take your order?
Woman: Yes, I’d like a garden salad and a bowl of tomato soup.
Man: What kind of dressing would you like?
Woman: I’d like the Italian dressing.
Man: Would you like anything on the side?
Woman: Yes, I’d like a side of garlic bread.
Man: OK, and would you like anything to drink?
Woman: Yes, I’d like an iced tea, please.
Man: Do you want sugar in that?
Woman: No, but I’d like some lemon.
Man: OK, would you like that before or with your dinner?
Woman: Before, please. And can I get the bread first, too?
Man: Certainly. I’ll get that right away.
Would like to / Want to
- I would like to buy a new car.
- I want to buy a new car.
- I'd like to travel overseas.
- I want to travel overseas.
- Would would you like to eat? (more polite)
- What do you want to eat?
- Would you like some coffee? (more polite)
- Do you want some coffee?
- I would like to sit down. (more polite)
- I want to sit down.
- I'd like to leave. (more polite)
- I want to leave.
- I don't want to watch TV.
- I don't want to study.
- She doesn't want to work here.
- They don't want to go out.
- Would you like to have a pet?
- Yes, I would.
- No, I wouldn't.
- Do you want a pet?
- Yes, I do.
- No, I don't.
Gap Fill: Complete the conversation with the correct word!